About this property
This hostel is in the heart of London, a 10-minute walk from King’s Cross Railway Station and the British Library. It provides budget accommodation with free WiFi access throughout. The Smart Hostel Russell Square offers accommodation for guests from 16 till 45 years old in central London. We provide beds in mixed-sex dorms. Linen is provided and security lockers are available in all rooms. Shared and en-suite facilities are available depending on room type. Reception is open 24 hours a day, and there are no curfews or lock-out times. Guests can receive tourist information and discount tickets for major attractions. The hostel’s common room features a large TV, and guests have use of shared kitchen facilities. A Continental breakfast is available each morning for a surcharge. Self-service laundry facilities are also offered on site. Russell Square Underground Station is 230 metres away. The Foundling Museum, Islington Farmers Market and University College London are all within 10 minutes’ walk.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry
- Heating
- Luggage storage
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dominika
Poland“Very good location (near Russel Square tube with Picadilly line, only 10min walk to British Museum) Comfy beds with lockers underneath, cover, plug and own light. Showers in basement were one of the best showers I used in hostel!! There was also...” - Jule
Germany“The staff was soo great, I felt really safe and was treated extremely well. If you like hostels and staying with strangers, then you're going to love it here. I really enjoyed the surroundings as well - you had everything you needed near the...” - Chelsie
United Arab Emirates“Great location for a solo traveller, love the option for women only dorm and great value for a single night in London.” - Robin
Netherlands“Nice hostel, great location, friendly staff and cleaned regularly” - Manon
United Kingdom“I've stayed here a few times - great base to explore London, short distance from Russell Square station or a leisurely walk to Camden, Covent Garden or Oxford Road (central location).” - Aemilia United Kingdom“The location is really good and it's a very professional set up. The staff on the check-in/reception desk were exceptional during my stay. A warm, straightforward check-in that made me feel valued, welcome and secure.”
- Saskia
New Zealand“Great location, great cooking facilities and super clean!” - Akin United Kingdom“It was very clean, staff were friendly. It was in a good and safe location. And it was also nice meeting new people in the lounge area downstairs. Nice and spacious storage for luggage.”
- Emmanuel Germany“The location is excellent It’s clean and the stuff were super helpful”
- Matthew United Kingdom“Really, really nice hostel. The beds are clean, spacious and comfortable, the common areas are spacious, the kitchen was clean and looked after well, and the staff were absolutely amazing. This is truly one of the best hostels I have stayed at.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are allocated a bed upon check-in (the hostel is unable to hold specific beds in advance). Guests arriving early to check-in may store their luggage for free. There is a left luggage service upon check-out (there is a small fee for this service) . Guests between 16 and 45 years of age are free to place bookings in our shared dormitories. Guests aged 15 or younger and above 45 years of age are unable to use the shared dorms and must book in a private dorm or room.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
